Prairie Nutcracker©

A uniquely Kansas adaptation of Tchaikovsky's traditional Nutcracker. A holiday event for the whole family.

December 10 - 12, 2027 at Hutchinson's Historic Fox Theatre

Set in 1869 Kansas, this century's new holiday tradition made its debut in 2000 at the Fox. Prairie Nutcracker is the perfect heart-warming American celebration for the heartland's holiday season. It features an enchanting musical score masterfully adapted from Tchaikovsky by Boston composer, Rick Kuethe (1946-2021), a native of Omaha, Nebraska. A delightful and wonder filled holiday gift for the whole family.

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